Valuetainment "What A STUPID Question!" - Trump ROASTS Reporter Over Iran Strike Threat
Jan 12, 2026
Adam Sosnick, a political commentator, and Vinny Oshana, a vocal analyst on foreign policy, join the discussion on Trump's fiery exchange with CNN about Iran. They dissect media bias and explore the impact of Iran's protests and internet blackouts. The panel highlights Iran's unexpected outreach to negotiate amidst domestic turmoil, analyzes military options, and discusses the vulnerabilities of the Iranian regime. They portray the protests as part of a global movement for democracy, stressing the importance of strong leadership and U.S. strategic posture.
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Reporter Question Seen As Out Of Touch
- Patrick Bet-David highlights a reporter asking if Iran takes Trump's threats seriously as a wildly out-of-touch question.
- He frames U.S. past actions (Soleimani, al-Baghdadi) as clear leverage that makes the question absurd.
U.S. Monitoring Protest Crackdown Closely
- Hosts stress the U.S. is monitoring protester casualties and considering strong, surgical options in response.
- They present the situation as active intelligence flow with hourly reporting guiding possible actions.
Internet Kill Switch Used To Hide Abuses
- The panel highlights Iran's internet 'kill switch' as a regime tool to hide abuses and limit international visibility.
- They link the blackout to underreported arrest and death figures and suppressed evidence of repression.
